All Recipes

Stir Fry

Stir-Fried King Oyster Mushroom with Chinese Sausage

A savory stir-fry pairing meaty king oyster mushrooms with rich, fatty Chinese sausage. Pan-seared mushrooms and rendered sausage toss with crisp garlic scapes and spicy red chili for a quick, satisfying weeknight meal.

25 min

Side Dish

Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts with Radish

This quick and easy stir-fry combines crisp soybean sprouts with shredded green radish for a simple yet satisfying side dish. Aromatic Sichuan peppercorns and scallions add depth, while a light seasoning of soy sauce brings everything together in just 30 minutes.

30 min

1

Soup

Braised Silver Ear Fungus Soup

A refined Chinese banquet soup where delicate white fungus swims in superior stock alongside velvety chicken, tender sea cucumber, and sweet shrimp. Diamond-cut vegetables and cured ham add color and texture to this light yet deeply savory broth.

45 min

Sauces & Pantry

Pan-Fried Cinnamon Apple Slices

Thin apple slices sizzle in clarified butter until golden-crisp at the edges, then get a warm dusting of cinnamon. A quick rub of lemon keeps the fruit bright before it hits the pan.

2 min

Dessert

Snow Fungus and Pumpkin Soup

A classic sweet soup to soothe an overtaxed digestive system after heavy feasting. Stomach-warming pumpkin meets snow fungus—prized for clearing heat and nourishing moisture—creating a comforting, restorative bowl perfect for springtime recovery.

55 min

Main Dish

Air-Dried Sichuan Peppercorn Duck

Duck legs cured with crushed green Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and baijiu, then hung to air-dry and later steamed. The green peppercorns matter more than regular red ones—their numbing aroma sinks deeper into the meat. A high-proof Chinese liquor works best for the cure.

1h 10m

1

Bread & Buns

Chocolate Bagels

Chocolate spread and chips are folded into bagel dough, with a pinch of black pepper adding subtle warmth to deepen the cocoa notes.

30 min

Main Dish

Pan-Fried Goose Egg

A single goose egg, slowly pan-fried until the edges turn lacey and crisp, then topped with a dab of beef chili sauce. Quick, rustic, and deeply satisfying.

10 min

Main Dish

Honey Glazed Pork Trotters

These Honey Glazed Pork Trotters use a ready-made honey glaze seasoning mix, making preparation straightforward without the need to blend your own spices. After a quick stir-fry with cooking wine, the trotters braise slowly until tender, finished with a glossy, caramelized coating.

1h 30m

Appetizer

Lamb Aspic

Tender mutton is slow-simmered with aromatics, then chilled in its own gelatin-rich broth until set into a sliceable aspic—a classic Chinese cold dish.

3h 45m

Main Dish

Pan-Fried Stuffed Swan Clam

Large, rounded clam shells become elegant serving vessels in this coastal Chinese dish. The clam meat is minced with pork, tofu, and carrots, then stuffed back into the shells and pan-fried until golden. A gentle covered braise keeps the filling tender and juicy.

10 min